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Do Morphine And Steroids Cause Tingling In Hands And Arms?

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Question : I recently was released from the hospital... I received fluids,morphine and steroids through an IV... could that be the cause of tingling in my hands, arms, legs and feet???
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Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
IV Morphine can cause tingling.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.

IV Morphine can cause tingling in hands, arms, legs and feet.

For peritonsillar abscess & sepsis continue antibiotics.
Use Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily &
Vitamin C to promote healing .

Consider for tonsillectomy after recovery from peritonsillar abscess & sepsis .

Hope this information helpful to you. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Regards.



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Do Morphine And Steroids Cause Tingling In Hands And Arms?

Brief Answer: IV Morphine can cause tingling. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the query. IV Morphine can cause tingling in hands, arms, legs and feet. For peritonsillar abscess & sepsis continue antibiotics. Use Antiseptic chlorhexidine Mouth Wash twice daily & Vitamin C to promote healing . Consider for tonsillectomy after recovery from peritonsillar abscess & sepsis . Hope this information helpful to you. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Regards.